Names Categorized "asteroids"

Chloë is a Dutch form and English variant of Chloe, a feminine name derived from the Greek word χλόη (chloē), meaning "green shoot" or "blooming". The name refers to young, green foliage or shoots of plants in spring, sy...

Chloris is a name from mythology and ancient Greek culture, derived from the Greek word χλωρός (chloros) meaning "pale green". This etymology evokes the fresh, green hues of vegetation, and true to its meaning, Chloris w...

Christa is a diminutive of Christina, used as a standalone given name primarily in Danish, English, and German contexts. The name ultimately traces back to Christiana, the Latin feminine form of Christian, meaning 'follo...

Christine is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from Christina, which ultimately comes from the Greek word christos meaning “anointed one,” referring to Christ. As such, the name is often interpreted as “foll...

Circe is the Latinized form of the Greek name Κίρκη (Kirke), possibly derived from the Greek word κίρκος (kirkos) meaning "hawk". In Greek mythology, Circe was a sorceress renowned for her vast knowledge of potions and h...

Clarissa is a Latinate form of Clarice. Its roots lie in the Latin name Clara, meaning “clear” and “bright,” combined with the suffix -issa (equivalent to -ess). The name thus carries connotations of clarity and luminosi...

Claudia is the feminine form of Claudius, a Roman family name possibly derived from Latin claudus meaning "lame, crippled." It is mentioned briefly in the New Testament, where a Claudia (2 Timothy 4:21) is greeted by Pau...

Clematis is a female given name derived from the English common name for a genus of flowering vines within the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). The word ultimately comes from the Greek κλήμα (klema) meaning "twig," "bra...

Etymology and Origins Clementina is a feminine given name derived from Clement, which itself comes from the Latin Clemens, meaning “merciful, gentle.” The name is used in Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking culture...

Concordia is a Latin name directly derived from the noun concordia, meaning "harmony" or "concord." In Roman mythology, Concordia was the goddess of harmony and peace, often depicted with a cornucopia and an olive branch...

Constantina is a feminine given name with roots in Late Latin, ultimately derived from the male name Constantine (Latin: Constantinus), which itself comes from the name Constans, meaning "constant, steadfast." Hence, Con...

Cornelia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, being the feminine form of Cornelius. In ancient Rome, it was the nomen gentilicium borne by women of the gens Cornelia, a prominent patrician family. Etymology and Hist...

Cosette is a feminine given name of French and literary origin. Derived from the French word chosette, meaning "little thing", it is the nickname of a central character in Victor Hugo's 1862 novel Les Misérables. The cha...

Cupido is the Latin form of Cupid, the name of the Roman god of love. Derived from the Latin noun cupīdō meaning "desire", Cupido was the direct source for the English name Cupid. As a given name, it is extremely rare bu...

Cybele is an Anatolian mother goddess, whose name may derive from Phrygian roots meaning either "stone" or "hair." She was primarily worshipped in Phrygia as the "Mountain Mother," associated with fertility, nature, and...

Cyrus is the Latinized form of the Greek Κῦρος (Kyros), derived from the Old Persian name 𐎤𐎢𐎽𐎢𐏁 (Kuruš). The etymology is uncertain, with possible meanings including "young", "humiliator (of the enemy)", or even related...

Daedalus is the Latinized form of the Greek Δαίδαλος (Daidalos), derived from δαιδάλλω (daidallo), meaning "to work cunningly". The name evokes the legendary Athenian craftsman of Greek mythology, celebrated for his inge...

Danaë is a feminine name of Greek origin, best known from classical mythology. In Greek myth, Danaë was the daughter of King Acrisius of Argos. It had been prophesied to her father that he would be killed by his daughter...

Dante is a medieval short form of Italian Durante, which itself derives from the Late Latin name Durans, meaning "enduring." The name is almost synonymous with its most famous bearer, Dante Alighieri (c. 1265–1321), the...

Daphne (DAFF-nee) is a female given name of Greek origin, meaning "laurel" in Greek. In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph, the daughter of the river god Peneus (or Ladon in some accounts). She was pursued by the god Ap...

Darius is the Latin form of the Greek name Dareios (Δαρεῖος), which derives from the Old Persian name Darayavauš (𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎺𐎢𐏁), meaning "possessing goodness" or "holding firm the good." The name is composed of the elements d...

Darwin is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the surname Darwin, which itself evolved from the Old English personal name Deorwine. The elements composing Deorwine are deore ("dear, beloved") and wine...

Davida is a feminine form of David. The name David derives from the Hebrew דָּוִד (Dawiḏ), ultimately from the root דּוֹד (doḏ) meaning “beloved” or “uncle.” In the Bible, David was the second king of Israel, renowned fo...

Dawn is an English feminine given name taken directly from the English word for the time of morning twilight that lasts from the first light of day until sunrise. The word itself derives from the Old English verb dagian,...

Delia is a feminine given name used in English, Italian, Romanian, Spanish, and Greek. It means "of Delos" in Greek. This was an epithet of the Greek goddess Artemis, given because she and her twin brother Apollo were bo...

Delores is a variant of the name Dolores, which itself means "sorrows" in Spanish, derived from the title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de los Dolores (Our Lady of Sorrows). This association with the Virgin Mary, a...

Demeter is the Greek goddess of agriculture, grain, and the harvest. Her name is typically interpreted as meaning "earth mother," derived from the Greek elements da (earth) and meter (mother). As one of the twelve Olympi...

Desdemona is a feminine given name derived from Greek δυσδαίμων (dysdaimon), meaning "ill-fated." The name is best known as the tragic heroine of William Shakespeare's play Othello (ca. 1601–1604). According to the play,...

Desiderata is a feminine form of Desideratus, a Medieval Latin name derived from the Latin word desideratum, meaning "desired". The root itself comes from the verb desiderare — "to desire, to long for" — and was used in...

Diana is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "divine, goddesslike". It derives from Latin dia or diva meaning "goddess", ultimately from the Indo-European root *dyew-, also found in Zeus. The name is linked to...

Dido (pronounced DY-doh; Latin: [ˈdiːdoː]; Greek: Διδώ [diːdɔ̌ː]), also known as Elissa, is the legendary founder and first queen of Carthage in Greek and Roman mythology. Her name is of uncertain meaning but likely Phoe...

Dike is the Greek goddess of justice, moral order, and fair judgment, one of the Ὥραι (Horai), the daughters of Zeus and Themis. Her name derives from the Greek word dikē (δίκη), meaning "justice, custom, order." In clas...

Dione is a Greek feminine name derived from the genitive form of Zeus, specifically Dios (Διός), meaning "of Zeus." By extension, the name also carries the meaning "goddess" or "the goddess." In Greek mythology, Dione is...

Dolores is a Spanish feminine name meaning "sorrows," derived from the title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de los Dolores (Our Lady of Sorrows). The name reflects the deep devotion to the Virgin Mary in Roman Cathol...

Dora is a female given name of Greek origin, commonly used as a short form of such names as Dorothy, Theodora, or Isidora. It is used across many European languages, including Bulgarian, Croatian, Dutch, English, German,...

Doris is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Δωρίς (Doris), meaning "Dorian woman." The Dorians were one of the major ancient Greek tribes, known for settling the Peloponnese around the 12th century BC duri...

Dorothea is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "gift of God," derived from the Greek elements δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift" and θεός (theos) meaning "god." The name represents the feminine form of the Greek na...

Echo is a feminine name derived from the Greek word ἠχώ (echo) meaning "echo, reflected sound", which is related to ἠχή (eche) meaning "sound". In Greek mythology, Echo was a beautiful mountain nymph who was cursed by He...

Edda is a feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly deriving from the Old Norse word edda meaning "great-grandmother." This name is historically significant in Iceland and Norse literature, as it refers to two renowned...

Edith is a feminine given name derived from the Old English name Eadgyð, composed of the elements ead ("wealth, fortune") and guð ("battle"). It is in common usage in English, German, Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, and Swedis...

Edmée is the French feminine form of Edmé, a short form of Edmond, ultimately deriving from the Old English name Edmund. The name Edmund is composed of the elements ead "wealth, fortune" and mund "protection," giving the...

Edna is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "pleasure, delight". It is derived from the Hebrew root ʿaḏan meaning "to delight" and is etymologically related to the name Eden. Religious and Historical Context...

Eduarda is the Portuguese feminine form of Edward, which itself derives from Old English elements meaning "rich guard." The name is predominantly used in Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Portugal and Brazil. E...

Edwin is a masculine given name of Old English origin, meaning "rich friend" — derived from the elements ead "wealth, fortune" and wine "friend". This etymological sense has been carried through its linguistic relatives,...

Elektra is the Greek form of Electra. The name derives from Greek ἤλεκτρον (elektron), meaning "amber" and by extension "shining" or "incandescent." This luminous imagery links it with names such as Lucy and Svetlana, wh...

Eleonora is a form of Eleanor used in several languages, including Bulgarian, Dutch, German, Greek, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Russian, Swedish, and Ukrainian. Like Eleanor, it ultimately derives from the Old...

Eliane is a feminine given name of Portuguese origin, equivalent to the French name Éliane. The name ultimately traces back through Latin to the Roman family name Aelius, making it part of a long onomastic tradition conn...

Elisa is a feminine given name used in English, Finnish, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. Primarily, it is a short form of Elisabeth, the German and Dutch form of Elizabeth, ultimately from the Hebrew name Elish...

Ella 1 is a Norman name, originally a short form of Germanic names that contain the element alles meaning "other" (from Proto-Germanic *aljaz). Introduced to England by the Normans, it was in use until the 14th century b...

Elly is a diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen 1, Elizabeth and other names beginning with El. While often interchangeable with the more common spelling Ellie, Elly maintains its own distinct presence across several European lan...

Elpis is a feminine name of Greek origin, meaning "hope". In Greek mythology, Elpis was the personification of hope. She is most famously associated with the story of Pandora, the first mortal woman created by the gods....

EtymologyElsa is a feminine given name that originated as a short form of the biblical name Elisabeth (and its variants such as Elisabet, Elisabetta, and Elizabeth). This Germanic abbreviation follows a pattern similar t...

Etymology & OriginsElvira is the Spanish form of a Visigothic name first recorded in the 10th century in medieval Spain, appearing in older forms such as Geloyra or Giluira. The etymology remains uncertain, but it is tho...

Emilia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, widely used across Europe and the Americas. It is the Italian form of the name Aemilia, derived from the Latin nomen Aemilius, a Roman family name. The root of Aemilius is...

Emma is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived from ermen, meaning "whole" or "universal." It likely originated as a short form of older Germanic names such as Ermengarde or Ermentrude, built on the element ir...

Endymion is a name of Greek origin, derived from the Ancient Greek verb ἐνδύω (endyo), meaning "to dive into" or "to enter." The name is best known from Greek mythology, where Endymion was a handsome Aeolian mortal—vario...

Enya is the anglicized form of the Irish name Eithne. The name became internationally known through the Irish singer and composer Enya (born Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin in 1961), who is celebrated as one of the world's...

Eos is the ancient Greek goddess and personification of the dawn. Her name means "dawn" in Greek, derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *hausos-, which also gave rise to the Roman Aurora and the Vedic Ushas. In Greek...

Erato is one of the nine Muses in Greek mythology, specifically the muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry. Her name means "lovely" or "desired" in Greek, derived from the same root as Eros, the god of love. Th...

Eric is a common masculine given name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse Eiríkr. The name is usually interpreted as meaning "ever ruler" or "eternal ruler", from the elements ei "ever, always" and ríkr "r...